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No criminal wrongdoing in death of woman found lying in snow: Regina police

Regina police are investigating a death after a woman was found dead laying in the snow in the 1300 block of 23rd Avenue on Tuesday morning. Dave Parsons / Global News

Regina police say investigators have not found any evidence to suggest criminal wrongdoing and are moving into a support role after a woman was discovered dead in the snow on Tuesday.

Police say they were called to the area of 23rd Avenue and Hillsdale Street shortly before 7:30 a.m.

When officers arrived at the 1300 block of 23rd Avenue, they say the woman was found and was unresponsive. EMS confirmed the woman was dead and police requested coroner and forensic identification members to the scene.

Police say they confirmed her identity and notified out-of-town next-of-kin. Officers remained on scene gathering evidence and information.

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The coroner’s service is now leading the investigation.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 306-777-6500 or 1-800-222-8477.

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